Sweet and juicy, mangos are one of my favorite healthy snacks. I love them fresh or frozen and topped with whipped cream. Today we are going to talk about the nutrition of mangos, how to select and store the fruit, and delicious ways to enjoy them! Nutrition: Myplate suggests that we fill 1/4 of our plate with a…

Happy Thursday! I hope you are all having a wonderful week. Today, I am going to show you how to make Tabouli, a traditional Mediterranean salad. I love this recipe because it is packed with veggies and whole grains which makes for a very filling side dish. It is also right up my alley because…

One of the challenges to eating healthfully is time. When we are busy, we tend to grab whatever is convenient and ready to go. This often leads to eating a lot of packaged foods or going out for fast food. These habits can be harmful to our health and tend to be expensive! I follow two…

Hi Friends! I hope March is off to a wonderful start for you all. We are looking forward to some beautiful spring weather and fun outside activities around here. Before we jump ahead to our Food $ense schedule for the month, I just wanted to take a quick second to chat about whole grains and…

Happy Thursday! I can’t believe that this is already the last week of February. Winter has flown right on by. Spring is just around the corner, along with all the delicious produce that comes during the warmer seasons. Until farmer’s markets are brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables, we can still enjoy produce that is in season all year…

Myplate suggests filling half of our plates with fruits and vegetables. This can be really easy to do during the summer months when we have a variety of fruits and veggies in season. In the cold winter months, eating these good foods every day can be a bit more of a challenge. Produce just doesn’t seem to…

Whether it’s a game day treat or a taco night for two, guacamole is loved by all! This green dip is known for its creamy texture, spicy flavor, and perfect dip-ability. Today we are putting a spin on the classic and adding in some green peas. We love adding peas because it reduces the cost and calories…

This month is all about giving our hearts a little TLC- tender, loving care! Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure, is the number one killer in both men and women in the United States. During American Heart Month, we are going to be giving our hearts a little love while we learn about the…

“Exercise not only changes your body; it changes your mind, attitude, and mood.” The focus for our January classes has been fitness and the many benefits that it provides our bodies and minds (Read Here for a Class Recap). Physical activity promotes better sleep, helps us feel better about ourselves, and makes it easier for…

Today, we are going to be talking about fast food! I won’t be talking about those high fat and high salt foods served at our favorite fast food restaurants though. Nope, today we are going to be talking about bananas- the perfect fast food for busy people. Sweet, creamy, and prepackaged in their own skin,…

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A Quick Bite

Welcome to Table for One: Big Bites on a Little Budget!

I'm Chelsea, a Nutrition Education Assistant with the Cache County Food $ense Program. I know that cooking for one can be a challenge at times, so I hope to show you how I am getting creative in the kitchen and managing to eat crazy-good-nutritious food all while staying within my little budget.

Find out more about Cache County Food $ense at www.extension.usu.edu/foodsense.

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